Hello from Fountain St.

We have had visits from Andrew, Katie, and Theo for the fair and meeting relatives,
Hannah and James for Kate and Tyson's wedding, and Tim's family for his birthday and Thanksgiving.

Tim played with his student Aiden for a concert in Winfield.  We went to the dress rehearsal as I had a bell event at church the same day.

Samuel and I planted a fall garden.  It includes strawberries,  cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.  We have little cauliflowers on some of the plants!

We enjoyed pasture work day.  A HUGE tree had fallen over but didn't totally break off.  We think it must have been wet at the time.

Our back yard was pretty this year as the yellow sweet gum and the red maple both had their best colors at the same time.

Samuel and I made spring rolls one day.  They turned out pretty good but they are a lot of work with chopping all the veggies and getting the rice paper just the right softness.

Samuel attended a theory class as Southwestern to see if he could concentrate for that length of time.  He is considering taking a class.

I also finished Samuel's advent calendar!!!  I think I will take a break from those for awhile:)

Erik has arrived back from his semester at SEA.  You can read some of his adventures at the ship's blog or look at his face book page. 

Best wishes for your Advent and Christmas preparations.

Love from the Shooks